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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.37 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.37 and 158.16 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.37 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.37 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.37 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 56,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837.96/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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